I have been given Mebervine for IBS

[galgo]

I have IBS and given Mebervine that helps but I get terrible leg pains is this normal

[Linley]

Ooh! Never heard of that, my time release caps are ok and I don't have any side effects, best speak to your GP

[galgo in reply to Linley]

Oh I don't have time release caps just tablets do you think they are different

[Linley in reply to galgo]

Well galgo we are all different but I went back to my GP years ago and said Mebeverine tabs are not working for me so he prescribed Mebeverine time release caps, which for me work quicker, relaxes the bowel so transit is slower not quick causing craps and diahorrea. Off course having IBS you never know but at the mo it OK by me

[galgo in reply to Linley]

Oh thank you I will talk to my GP

[Glitterpants]

I take Mebervine tablets have for a long time & have not had any side effects. It does say on the info sheet that side effects are rare. xx

[Kitten-whiskers]

I take mememberine, have done for many years, personally I have not had any side effects, it's actually one of the few things that seem to help, along with silcogel. Sorry you have side effects, maybe speak with your GP and get something different

Best wishes

Debs

[crazyladyloyd]

I to was given Mebrevine and I too suffer really bad leg pain xx

[Sparrow58]

I had a really bad flare up last Sept the GP says it could have been gastroenteritis. Since then I have had aching and sometimes a cramping feeling in my legs. Went to see Gp last week and she said she has no idea what is causing this. I was waiting for " it could be linked to your IBS" but she did no t say it. It can keep me awake at night so annoying. If you do speak to your GP let us know what they say. Good luck x

[galgo in reply to Sparrow58]

Yes I will tell you what she says but I expect her to say something like Meverine doesn't cause leg aches

[Sparrow58]

Thanks galgo

[josiecocker12]

Hi galgo I take tablets half an hour before meal, also with liquid Immodium, to be honest I want to see my GP as my legs swell and by the end of the day my ankles feel like they are burning. I have never heard of slow acting so I definitely going to try theses. I have just had a bad attack of ibs (having a very stressful time) so taken 10 mls of liquid Immodium.

[Februarygirl]

I was prescribed Colofac which is mebeverine a few weeks back. It made me feel so much worse and I stopped taking them after only five days. I had constant cramps and twinges, far worse than before I started taking them. I was hoping that they would be the ‘magic ‘ pill that would help me lead a normal life. Although it may work for some unfortunately it’s not for everyone.